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Class IV-V River Guide

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Arkansas River Tours

Cañon City, CO (In Person)

$42,120 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Come have a summer you will never forget on the Arkansas River in beautiful Colorado! Arkansas River Tours (ART) will be operating it's 53rd season in Colorado and has a lot of experience to share with you on the river. We focus on safety, adventure, leadership, equality and the environment. Our team is very tight knit and we are not one of the mega companies that have a corporate feel. We are a family owned business and this flows down to the culture of our team. We run most of the river and focus on the Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Royal Gorge, Browns Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon. All levels of excitement to bring great memories to our guides and guests. Employee housing is available for those interested, but there is also much housing in the surrounding areas. The season is mid-May through Labor Day.
River Guide:
Come on the river and give guests an experience they will never forget! Spend your days outside on the river. We are specifically looking for guides for our Royal Gorge section and are comfortable with technical whitewater guiding.
Experienced Raft Guides:
  • Perform a "check out" prior to starting so we can test your skills
  • Receive updated CPR & First Aid certification
  • Guide on one of the best rivers in the world
Requirements:
  • Must have a positive personality and knows how to see a glass half Full
  • Love for the outdoors!
  • Enjoys customer service
  • Must be able to make quick decisions in high pressure situations
  • Loves to have fun!
  • Teamwork and lending a hand wherever needed
  • Reliability and flexibility For more information please visit our website at www.
arkansasrivertours.com. Whether you are looking for a job for one Summer or looking for a company you can grow with, ART is the best! We value our employees and would love to have you join our team.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Application Question(s): What interests you most about river raft guiding?
Experience:
Customer Service:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person